[ɪf], (Conjunction)

Definitions:
- (introducing a conditional clause) on the condition or supposition that; in the event that
(e.g: if you have a complaint, write to the director)

- despite the possibility that; no matter whether
(e.g: if it takes me seven years, I shall do it)

- (often used in indirect questions) whether
(e.g: he asked if we would like some coffee)

- expressing a polite request
(e.g: if I could just use the phone, I'll get a taxi)

- expressing an opinion
(e.g: that's a jolly long walk, if you don't mind my saying so)

- expressing surprise or regret
(e.g: well, if it isn't Frank!)

- (with implied reservation) and perhaps not
(e.g: the new leaders have little if any control)


Phrases:
- if I were you
- if and only if
- if and when
- if anything
- if not
- if only
- if so

Origin:
Old English gif, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch of and German ob

[ɪf], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a condition or supposition
(e.g: there are so many ifs and buts in the policy)


Phrases:
- if I were you
- if and only if
- if and when
- if anything
- if not
- if only
- if so

Origin:
Old English gif, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch of and German ob

[], (Abbreviation)

Definitions:
- intermediate frequency


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